Obituaries

Feb 17, 2020

Allen Randolph Craig, 68, of Inola, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in his home. Allen was born on May 23, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Eugene “Gene” and Ruth “Naomi” (Belew) Craig. Allen spent most of his life living around the Mayes County area, graduating from the Oklahoma School of the Blind in 1969. After...

Feb 15, 2020

John Duane Scott, 74, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 20, 1945 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Joe and Julia (King) Scott. John married Allie Kenedy on December 10, 1984 and together they created a fulfilling life of love and laughter. John was a dedicated Oklahoma Sooners...

Feb 14, 2020

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Feb 14, 2020

Nina Lorraine True, 83, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born July 29, 1936 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Chester and Elizabeth (Bokelman) Scheetz. Nina was born and raised in Pryor. Nina married the love of her life, Boyd, on August 6, 1954 and together they had 2 children, Sherman...

Feb 12, 2020

Orpha Lois Sutley, 95, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Orpha was born on February 20, 1924 in Griggs, Oklahoma; the daughter of Levi and Emma (Williamson) Combs. On November 20, 1941, she married the love of her life, Russell Sutley, at the age of 17, in New Mexico. Together they had 3...

Feb 7, 2020

Thyra Nadine Soberg was born April 14, 1925 to Frank and Lena Fleishman in Oregon City, Oregon. She passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Pryor.  She is survived by her son, Larry Soberg and wife Jody of St. Louis, Missouri, daughters Jean Stevens of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linda Nance and husband Rick Nance of Adair, Oklahoma, Andy Patrick...

Feb 3, 2020

Leona Janet Cates, 85, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in Salina, Oklahoma.  She was born on February 28, 1934 in Russellville, Arkansas, the daughter of Joseph Edward Roberts Sr. and Iva Mae (Edmondson) Roberts.  Janet moved with her family from Arkansas when she was 10 years old.  She enjoyed babysitting, roller skating, ironing...

Feb 1, 2020

Visitation Change: Visitation for David will now be held before the service on Thursday from 11:00 a.m., until 2:00 p.m. The funeral will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6.

David Allen Leach, 73, of Vinita, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on November 6, 1946 in...

Feb 1, 2020

FUNERAL CHANGE : FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 AT FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. VISITATION WILL STILL BE HELD THIS EVENING FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.

Vida “Pete” Joanna Smith, 72, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April...

Jan 31, 2020

Walter Dee Alcorn, 72, of Pryor and formerly of Muskogee, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was born on May 24, 1947 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Ermon and Ruby (Hayes) Alcorn.  On March 19, 1972 Walter met and fell in love with the love of his life, Anne Ross, and they were married July...

Jan 30, 2020

Michael Roe Ross, 61, of Kenwood, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Kenwood, Oklahoma.  Mike was born on March 5, 1958 in Borger, Texas, the son of Woodrow Ross and Jo Anna (Davis) Ross.  Mike married Geraldine Ballou on May 26, 1979 in the Euwasha Baptist Church and spent 40 years making a wonderful life together. ...

Jan 29, 2020

Elmer Lee Stipes, 84, of Claremore, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in Tulsa, OK. Lee was born to Hezzie & Essie (Peace) Stipes on September 4, 1935 in a log cabin his father built, near Locust Grove, OK. Lee and his brothers and sister grew up in the “hollers & hills” near Salina OK. He graduated from...

Jan 29, 2020

Ira Lenis Stafford, 87, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on January 29, 2020 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on May 23, 1932 in Salina, Oklahoma; the son of Floyd and Cora Dell (Roberts) Stafford. Lenis grew up by the island that is now in the middle of Lake Hudson. As a child he enjoyed outdoor activities such as...

Jan 24, 2020

Craig Eugene Sparks, 51, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Harrison County, Mississippi. Craig was born on January 11, 1969 in Portsmouth, Ohio; the son of Willis and Martha (Anderson) Sparks. Craig enjoyed being outside; especially fishing and riding his Harley. He was a fan of the Oakland Raiders and loved playing football with his...

Jan 23, 2020

Melissa Rowena Price, 53, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on February 24, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Charles and Minnie Pearl (Wolfe) Price. Melissa worked as an assistant teacher at Cherokee Nation Headstart and various other jobs around Mayes County. Melissa attended the Coo-Y-Yah Baptist church in...

Jan 19, 2020

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Jan 19, 2020

William Dan Coon, 93, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1926 in Salina; the son of Lee Henry and Nanna McNair (Downing) Coon. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1946 until 1948 and worked as a Utility Repairman within the military. After...

Jan 17, 2020

Sandy Louise Holeman, 70, of Adair, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Owasso, Oklahoma. She was born on July 29, 1949 in Pryor; the daughter of Allie and Willie Mae (Hair) Seaton. She married Gary Holeman on September 1, 1983 in Aurora, Missouri. Sandy worked most of her life in the nursing industry as a Registered Nurse....

Jan 16, 2020

Coy Ray Beshear, 59, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on March 3, 1960 in Canadian, Oklahoma; the son of Andy and Lela Mae (Gray) Beshear. Coy worked for the Water and Gas Department for many years at the Municipal Utility Board and also worked for over 20 years at Wade’s...

Jan 16, 2020

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